Kevin VanStory

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Kevin VanStory

Republican Party

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Last election

August 4, 2020

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Birthplace

Brownfield, Texas

Religion

Christian

Profession

Real Estate Broker

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Kevin VanStory (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Missouri's 7th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on August 4, 2020.

VanStory completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kevin VanStory was born in Brownfield, Texas. His professional experience includes working as a real estate broker.

Elections

2020

See also: Missouri's 7th Congressional District election, 2020

Missouri's 7th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Republican primary)

Missouri's 7th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Incumbent Billy Long defeated Teresa Montseny (Unofficially withdrew), Kevin Craig, Audrey Richards, and Dennis Davis in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Billy Long (R)	68.9	254,318
		Teresa Montseny (D) (Unofficially withdrew)	26.6	98,111
		Kevin Craig (L)	4.2	15,573
		Audrey Richards (Independent) (Write-in)	0.3	1,279
	Submit photo	Dennis Davis (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	2

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 369,283
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Teresa Montseny advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Teresa Montseny	100.0	30,568

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,568
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Sharon Hall (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Incumbent Billy Long defeated Eric Harleman, Kevin VanStory, Steve Chentnik, and Camille Lombardi-Olive in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Billy Long	66.1	69,319
	Submit photo	Eric Harleman	11.1	11,688
		Kevin VanStory	10.0	10,482
		Steve Chentnik	7.1	7,393
		Camille Lombardi-Olive	5.7	5,966

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 104,848
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Benjamin Holcomb (R)

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7

Kevin Craig advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 7 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kevin Craig	100.0	508

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Campaign themes

2020

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Kevin VanStory completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by VanStory's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a follower of Jesus Christ and a Patriot! I have lived in SW Missouri since 1984 and Never sought any prior office. I am running for this office because I am TRULY FED UP with the same old song and dance we get from politicians once they get to office. It is time to bring Washington and Congress back to "WE THE PEOPLE" and back to our Constitutional base! The greatest document ever written was the Bible and the next was OUR CONSTITUTION! We have been drug so far from this document that we are on the precipice of falling away and maybe never being able to return. I am going to reverse that! Just as President Donald Trump has done to the White House, I plan to do with this congressional seat! Bringing integrity and here is a key word "Righteousness" back to the Citizens of Southwest Missouri and NOT using the office for my own financial gain! This was a task that the Lord laid upon me in 2018 and I was afraid and not a faithful servant. However, once I "Reconciled" with the Lord that I was to be a faithful servant and OBEDIENT to his will, Then I have depended on him to guide my steps and give me the words to say along this path and it has began to bear fruit. By praising Jesus and listening to his guidance there is no failure. The lies and political pandering must STOP! I will bring the TRUTH and Transparency that "WE THE PEOPLE" have been so desperately missing out on. My oath to the people of SW Missouri is that "YOU WILL BE MY FIDUCIARY" and I will be your servant!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• The ABOLITION of Abortion! We no longer need to just regulate death! It's a baby, not a clump of cells and from the time of a heartbeat or even at conception, it DESERVES all the Right to the "Bill of Rights " we all have!
• TERM LIMITS! Either by legislation or being at the forefront of a National movement such as the Convention of States! 8 years in the House and 12 in the Senate and you are DONE! PERIOD!
• DACA/DREAMERS and cleaning up this terrible Immigration system and issue! Just continuing to kick the can down the road is a joke! I am a facilitator! Let's get it done!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

All of the above and getting the Federal Beast out of the Education systems! Plus doing everything possible for our Veterans. They laid it on the line and deserve everything that was promised to them for their sacrifice! More to come later!

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I have had many men that I could say I looked up to, The only one that I will name at this time is my step father, but really my Dad, Bob Neumeyer. He showed me what it was to take on responsibilities above what was required. He showed me what it was to be a man as a young man myself. But since then and since January of 2012, it has been about my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! What he done for us and humanity cannot be understood until you accept him!

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Have integrity, which we are lacking now...

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Being TRUTHFUL with the constituents and holding forth transparency. They are the boss, not us.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Meeting Sam Walton in 1982 at the Walmart store in Jenks Okla. I was 18

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I sold newspaper subscriptions for the Denver Post in the late 71's and was a top sales person winning a trip to Las Vegas to stay at Circus Circus. I did that for about 2 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Even if by Mercy Me

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

NOTHING NOW that it once did! It has lost it's way and must be brought back to heel to the Citizens and remember that they are to SERVE, not to be served...

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

NOPE!

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Dealing with our fiat economic system and doing away with the Federal Reserve and their mafia style enforcement agency, The IRS

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Not sure

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes I do! With a cap of no more than 4 terms!

What are your thoughts on term limits?

IT IS TIME! It is my platform! 8 years in the house and 12 years in the senate!

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Sure!

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Mel Hancock!

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Footnotes

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Missouri's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Josh Hawley (R)

Eric Schmitt (R)

Representatives

District 1

Wesley Bell (D)

District 2

Ann Wagner (R)

District 3

Bob Onder (R)

District 4

Mark Alford (R)

District 5

Emanuel Cleaver (D)

District 6

Sam Graves (R)

District 7

Eric Burlison (R)

District 8

Jason Smith (R)

Republican Party (8)

Democratic Party (2)